Design
the means to navigate a desktop and surf the Internet using a commercial-grade
computer and a single head-switch. See:
http://rjcooper.com/switch-click/index.html
for
an example of the type of input device that is available for people with gross
motor disabilities. The software that you design and write should be able to
present choices that make sense, and provide the means for a person to select
and acknowledge the next operation with a single click. Note: the amount of
time it takes to scan and select is irrelevant, since this capability does not
currently exist in any form. This system should allow the launching of any
program, the specification of any target URL, etc.
This
program should provide the following functionality:
·
The
ability to select the method for iterating through the list, such as
verbalizing each element in the list, or highlighting each specific element.
·
Once
a program is selected, if the program requires further configuration, to
present the different options and have the desired on selected.
·
A
simple interface for adding and removing programs. Any program can be used,
such as Internet Explorer or UB Talker.
·
A
set of standards and the required documentation to add additional functionality
or allow the programs themselves to take advantage of certain functionality of
this software.
Possible
additions:
Switch
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